AU Tax Accountant

Law Assist Pty Ltd; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH option

Hybrid option

Job summary

Law Assist Pty Ltd in the Philippines is seeking a meticulous Australian Tax Accountant with at least 1 year of hands-on experience in Australian tax and accounting. The role centers on tax compliance, year-end financial statement prep, and multi-entity Australian tax returns, collaborating with Australian teams.

You will use Xero, XPM, MYOB and HandiTax, performing BAS/IAS tasks, and coordinating client workflows to deliver accurate outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in Australian public practice or offshore accounting with Australian tax focus.
• Experience preparing tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy; Philippine CPA or progress toward Australian CPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Australian Tax Compliance & Preparation: Prepare and assemble income tax returns for Companies, Trusts, Partnerships, and Individuals in line with ATO standards.
• Prepare end-of-year financial statements, trial balance adjustments and workpapers.
• Assist with BAS and IAS via XPM or ATO Portal; manage lodgement status.

Skills

Australian tax compliance

BAS administration

XPM

Xero

MYOB

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)

Philippine CPA or active Australian CPA/CA is an advantage

Tools

Xero Practice Manager (XPM)

HandiTax

FYI Docs

Job description

Location: Eastwood, Quezon City

Schedule: Monday - Friday (6AM - 2PM PHT)

Set Up: Full WFH or Hybrid option

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Australian Tax Accountant with at least 1 year of hands-on experience supporting an Australian accounting firm. This role focuses heavily on tax compliance, year-end financial statement preparation, and multi-entity Australian tax return processing, rather than general bookkeeping or data entry alone. The ideal candidate has practical exposure to preparing tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals within an Australian public practice or offshore accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Australian Tax Compliance & Preparation: Prepare and assemble income tax returns for Companies, Trusts, Partnerships, and Individuals in alignment with Australian Tax Office (ATO) standards. Prepare end-of-year financial statements, trial balance adjustments, and workpapers for client entities. Assist with fundamental Australian tax calculations (such as basic Capital Gains Tax schedules, depreciation schedules, and Franking Account reconciliations).
• BAS, IAS & ATO Administration: Prepare and review Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) via Xero Practice Manager (XPM) or the ATO Portal. Handle ATO-related tasks, including downloading historical tax documents, processing client registrations, and checking lodgement status.
• Practice Management & Client Workflows: Maintain clean, standardised electronic workpapers (e.g., Active Workpapers, FYI Docs) supporting tax returns and accounts. Assist with sending client questionnaires, following up on outstanding records, and coordinating with Australian teams. Utilise Xero Tax, XPM, MYOB, or HandiTax to manage daily tasks from preparation to final review.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of direct experience working in an Australian public practice accounting firm or an offshore corporate environment dedicated to Australian tax and accounting compliance.
• Proven exposure to preparing full Year-End Financial Statements and Tax Returns (candidates with purely general bookkeeping or payroll backgrounds will not match the requirement).
• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA); Philippine CPA licence or active progress toward Australian CA/CPA is an advantage.
• Solid foundational knowledge of Australian tax principles, BAS mechanics, and bookkeeping standards.- Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to delivering error-free, high-quality work.
• Strong personal responsibility and ownership; takes pride in seeing tasks through to completion without needing constant supervision.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, excellent common sense, sound judgement, and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to prioritise tasks efficiently, manage multiple deadlines, and keep client matters organised.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with absolute confidence liaising directly with Australian clients.

Systems, Tools & Platforms

• Tax & Practice Software: Xero, Xero Practice Manager (XPM), MYOB, or similar AU accounting practice software.
• Office & Productivity Tools: Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and document management tools (e.g., FYI Docs, Content Snare)